Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His first spouse was a Sage, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. After a long history of fighting, Direcris and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs and is in decent physical shape. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length white crest. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1 Good lock.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Performer. His blonde hair is lengthy. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Apothecary profession.

History: Kellen hails from a village terrorized by drow. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Lidda was born with her father's beautiful face. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 20 gp.